The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to provide a month of exciting cricket starting in February and hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Although the match schedule has not been announced yet, fans are already eager for what should be a thrilling tournament.
The ICC has confirmed the groups, with all 20 teams divided into four groups of five. One of the biggest highlights is India and Pakistan being placed together in Group A again, which sets the stage for another highly anticipated clash.
Italy will mark their debut in the T20 World Cup and are placed in Group B. Check here for the updated details of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Teams and Groups.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Tournament Overview
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be co‑hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches in a format that includes group stages, Super 8s, and knockouts.
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Format | Twenty20 Internationals |
| Tournament format | Group stage, Super 8s & Knockout stage |
| Host(s) | India & Sri Lanka |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Number of matches | 55 |
| Recent edition | 2024 |
| Current champions | India |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Groups
Take a look at how the teams are placed in each group ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 here.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Australia | Bangladesh | UAE |
| Namibia | Oman | Italy | Afghanistan |
| Netherlands | Ireland | Nepal | Canada |
| USA | Zimbabwe | West Indies | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | England | South Africa |
The groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 include a mix of top cricket nations and rising teams, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.
Group A highlights the well-known India-Pakistan rivalry, while Group B features newcomers Italy, which adds new interest. Groups C and D include strong teams like Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa.
With each group providing tough matchups, fans can look forward to lots of action as teams aim for a spot in the next round.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Schedule
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is officially scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026, hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Fans can now check the full match schedule, including venues, groups, and local timings:
| Date | Match No. | Match | Group | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 7 Feb | 1 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | A | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, 7 Feb | 2 | West Indies vs Bangladesh | C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Sat, 7 Feb | 3 | India vs United States of America | A | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | 4 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | D | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | 5 | England vs Nepal | C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | 6 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | B | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | 7 | Bangladesh vs Italy | C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | 8 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | B | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | 9 | South Africa vs Canada | D | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | 10 | Netherlands vs Namibia | A | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | 11 | New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates | D | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 03:00 PM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | 12 | Pakistan vs United States of America | A | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | 13 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | D | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | 14 | Australia vs Ireland | B | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | 15 | England vs West Indies | C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | 16 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | 17 | Nepal vs Italy | C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | 18 | India vs Namibia | A | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 07:00 PM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | 19 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | B | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | 20 | Canada vs United Arab Emirates | D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 03:00 PM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | 21 | United States of America vs Netherlands | A | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | 22 | Ireland vs Oman | B | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | 23 | England vs Bangladesh | C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | 24 | New Zealand vs South Africa | D | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Sun, 15 Feb | 25 | West Indies vs Nepal | C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| Sun, 15 Feb | 26 | United States of America vs Namibia | A | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 15 Feb | 27 | India vs Pakistan | A | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | 28 | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates | D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | 29 | England vs Italy | C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | 30 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | 31 | New Zealand vs Canada | D | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | 32 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 03:00 PM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | 33 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | C | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | 34 | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates | D | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | 35 | Pakistan vs Namibia | A | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | 36 | India vs Netherlands | A | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | 37 | West Indies vs Italy | C | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | 38 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | B | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | 39 | Afghanistan vs Canada | D | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Fri, 20 Feb | 40 | Australia vs Oman | B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 Feb | 41 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 vs Y3) | – | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 Feb | 42 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y4) | – | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 Feb | 43 | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X4) | – | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Mon, 23 Feb | 44 | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 vs X3) | – | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Tue, 24 Feb | 45 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y3) | – | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Wed, 25 Feb | 46 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 vs Y4) | – | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 26 Feb | 47 | Super 8 Group 1 (X3 vs X4) | – | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 03:00 PM |
| Thu, 26 Feb | 48 | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X2) | – | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Fri, 27 Feb | 49 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y2) | – | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Sat, 28 Feb | 50 | Super 8 Group 2 (Y3 vs Y4) | – | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Sun, 1 Mar | 51 | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 vs X4) | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 03:00 PM |
| Sun, 1 Mar | 52 | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X3) | – | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 07:00 PM |
| Wed, 4 Mar | 1st Semi-Final | TBC | – | Eden Gardens, Kolkata / R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Thu, 5 Mar | 2nd Semi-Final | TBC | – | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Mar | Final | TBC | – | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad / R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
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Conclusion: India-Pakistan Encounter Is Set To Be The Highlight Of T20 World Cup!
The groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been announced. This sets the stage for an exciting tournament in India and Sri Lanka. With 20 teams competing, fans can look forward to thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and unforgettable cricket action in both countries.
One of the biggest highlights is India and Pakistan being placed together in Group A. This classic rivalry promises a high-stakes clash that fans around the world will eagerly watch. Their encounter is likely to be one of the most exciting and talked-about matches of the tournament.
With the official schedule still pending, excitement continues to build. The 2026 edition already promises fierce battles and quality T20 cricket.
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